2013 NFL Mock Draft: Post-Combine Predictions for All 7 Rounds

With the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine in the books, how does it affect our complete seven-round mock draft? Not as much as you might expect.

The biggest news coming out of the combine involved two players who will see their stock fall due to injury—Jarvis Jones and Star Lotulelei—which should definitely shake up this draft class.

Much like last year, when I predicted the St. Louis Rams would trade the No. 2 pick to the Washington Redskins, this year I'm including one trade that I feel confident about. You'll have to read to find out which teams and players are making changes.

With that said, here is our updated seven-round mock draft. The draft order is final, pending any conditional trades yet to be determined, as provided by Pro Football Weekly.

And while it's important to remember that few teams can fill every need through the draft, the mock draft you see was made with the intention of bettering every team.

1. Kansas City Chiefs

We heard from Kansas City Chiefs general manager John Dorsey and head coach Andy Reid from the NFL combine, and they both mentioned that the team will draft the best player available.

That player is Luke Joeckel.

Since word just broke that the Chiefs have reportedly traded for 49ers QB Alex Smith, it looks like their needs are now at defensive end and in the secondary. They also have a left tackle who is up for free agency. Whether or not the team re-signs Branden Albert will dictate what is done with this pick.

If Albert is re-signed, it's back to the drawing board for Dorsey and Reid.

It's telling that the team has said little about their desire to re-sign Albert through the media, though, and multiple reports say the team has fallen for Joeckel. It's easy to do.

Joeckel is the best left-tackle prospect I've seen since I started covering the draft back in 2001. With rare athleticism and quickness off the edge, Joeckel has the pass pro sets and hands to dominate on the edge.

2. Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars are in a great position to simply draft the highest-rated guy on their board. At the end of the day, that could mean staying in-state for the draft's best pass-rushing defensive tackle, Florida's Sharrif Floyd.

The Jaguars don't need a left tackle—not with stud Eugene Monroe on the edge—but they do have a need at almost every other position. The No. 2 overall pick could be spent on a defensive end, defensive tackle, cornerback or even a quarterback, if new general manager David Caldwell isn't sold on the duo of Chad Henne and Blaine Gabbert.

Before free agency begins, the smart money has Caldwell and new head coach Gus Bradley going to the defensive line. And with Floyd on the board, it's a very simple decision to make.

The Raiders need a quarterback. With Carson Palmer's contract a nightmare and Terrelle Pryor untested at the position, it wouldn't be a surprise to see general manager Reggie McKenzie put his faith and job security on the line for a new passer who can run Greg Olson's offense.

Smith isn't my No. 3-rated player; in fact, he's No. 10 overall, but the Raiders could be willing to overspend to land a franchise quarterback.

I've not been shy in my praise of Dion Jordan. He's explosive, athletic, aware and flexible. He didn't have great production at Oregon, but that's more because of the scheme he was asked to play in. Jordan lined up at defensive end, outside linebacker and slot cornerback for the Ducks.

Kelly's familiarity with Jordan and the team's need for an outside linebacker in their new 3-4 scheme makes this pick too easy to pass up. It also helps that Kelly really likes Jordan.

5. Detroit Lions

Many people would tell you that the Detroit Lions need to draft a cornerback here, and that's definitely an option, but keeping quarterback Matthew Stafford upright is more important. The Lions have to draft a blindside protector if one is available.

Eric Fisher is a top-five player with instant starter ability on the left side. As Jeff Backus ages, the team must look to the future. Riley Reiff was a first-round pick last year, but after studying his snaps and performances this past season, it's clear that Reiff is a better fit at guard or right tackle, where he could replace Gosder Cherilus, who may leave in free agency.

Fisher is the answer to the team's problems on the offensive line. A cornerback can be found in Round 2 in a year with tremendous depth at the position.

6. Cleveland Browns

Dee Milliner tore up the NFL Scouting Combine with a blistering 4.37 in the 40-yard dash, but Milliner's biggest question marks come on film. Those question marks will keep him out of my top five.

Like most Alabama cornerbacks, Milliner struggles when asked to flip his hips and run with wide receivers. The Nick Saban defense requires corners to play press coverage and doesn't ask them to line up off the ball and run with receivers.

Just like Dre Kirkpatrick in 2011, Milliner struggles when he has to turn his back to the quarterback.

Is Milliner worthy of a top-five pick? Not to me, but his physical, speedy style of play is worthy of a top-10 pick.

With the Cleveland Browns in a position to put Milliner opposite stud Joe Haden, they really can't afford to pass on the chance—especially not in a division featuring A.J. Green, Joe Flacco and Ben Roethlisberger.

This doesn't mean that I value Matt Barkley at No. 7 overall, and it doesn't mean this is the pick I would make. This purely means that the Cardinals have interest in Barkley and a need at the position. Period.

Barkley wowed the media and multiple teams with his intelligence and overall makeup in interviews this week, as was expected. If teams are willing to look past a terrible 2012 season, it's likely they'll see a quarterback many expected to be the third quarterback drafted last season.

The Cardinals may be an odd fit due to Bruce Arians' love of the downfield passing game, but Arians also loves the play-action pass, and that's a strength of Barkley's.

The arm-strength question is a tough one to get past, but as of late February, this is the pick I'm liking most.

8. Buffalo Bills

My football crush on Cordarrelle Patterson is pretty strong. It's worth betting that multiple NFL teams will feel the same way.

Turn on game film of Patterson and you're instantly blown away by his open-field speed and moves. Then you realize he's 6'3" and 215 lbs., and you're more impressed to see someone so big making defenders miss the way he does.

There are holes in his game, for sure. Patterson played at three schools in three years. He's had just one season of major college football. His route-running needs work. He doesn't always catch with his hands.

But those are coachable holes. Speed, awareness in space and ability to make people miss can't be taught. Neither can the ability to out-jump defenders for the ball.

If this year's class has a Julio Jones-type prospect at wideout, that prospect is Cordarrelle Patterson.

9. New York Jets

Guys who measure in at 6'5", 271 lbs. are not supposed to run a 4.6 in the 40-yard dash. They aren't supposed to broad jump 118".

But Ziggy Ansah is a special kind of athlete.

The BYU product is a raw, athletic specimen. He's able to move in space and make plays off the edge in a way that makes projecting him to a 3-4 defense as an outside linebacker the easy move.

Much like Aldon Smith coming out of Missouri, Ansah is more athlete than football player right now, but that athletic ability is enough to propel his draft stock up the board.

Ansah needs work, and as much as any player in this year's class, his boom-or-bust level is high. But Jets fans can rest easy that Rex Ryan and company will be able to carve out a spot for this athletic beast.

10. Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans could go a number of ways in the first round. Recent mock drafts have seen them looking at offensive guard Chance Warmack here, but the defensive end position stands out as a better value and an equally important need.

Titans fans will be happy to know that at No. 10. the team is stealing my top-rated DE in this year's class. Were it not for a torn ACL against Florida in November, Carradine would be the talk of the town right now in Indianapolis. He still might be.

Carradine told us at the combine, "I expect to be 100 percent in April, so before the draft I’m gonna do everything they did at the combine—run the 40, do position drills at my pro day."

If Carradine can pull that off—and there's no reason to doubt he will—then teams will be lining up to get the Florida State defender off the board early.

11. San Diego Chargers

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The Pick: LT Lane Johnson, Oklahoma

The San Diego Chargers have missed at left tackle the last two seasons.

First they trusted Marcus McNeill to come back from injury. Then they handed big money to Jared Gaither, a player known to have injury issues. Neither player paid off, leaving the team to look at the left tackle position once again.

Lane Johnson won't let the Chargers down.

The athletic left tackle has skyrocketed up draft boards after his strong showing at the Senior Bowl. Johnson backed that up with an exceptional showing at the combine, where he showed off his athletic ability and versatility in space.

At this point, it's no guarantee that Johnson will be on the board for San Diego. If he's here at No. 11, however, the team has to jump at the chance to grab a franchise left tackle.

12. Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins have major needs heading into free agency. One of those needs rests at cornerback, a position that will be tougher to fill in free agency than needs at wide receiver and along the offensive line.

The Dolphins are expected to be heavy contenders in the wide receiver market when free agency opens on March 12, but that won't help fill their cornerback needs. The team traded away Vontae Davis and may struggle to re-sign Sean Smith (if they want him back) once he hits the open market. That leaves a starting job open in the defensive backfield.

Florida State product Xavier Rhodes has the ideal size and skill for a corner in today's NFL. He's big at 6'1" and fast (4.43 in the 40). As NFL wide receivers get bigger and faster, the need for cornerbacks with Rhodes' ability becomes greater.

The Dolphins' needs may shift after free agency, but two weeks prior, their biggest value at pick No. 12 is with Rhodes.

14. Carolina Panthers

No one yet knows what to make of reports of a heart condition that caused doctors to advise Lotulelei from working out in Indianapolis, but until more is known, it's best to be over-cautious with his draft stock.

Lotulelei would bring an instant upgrade to the Carolina Panthers defensive line, helping ends Charles Johnson and Greg Hardy get to the quarterback by drawing attention on the inside. He would also help shut down the run in a division full of talented backs.

Time will tell whether or not Lotulelei's stock is indeed slipping, but for now he's made a considerable tumble down the board.

15. New Orleans Saints

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The Pick: OLB Barkevious Mingo, LSU

A move to a 3-4 defense will force the New Orleans Saints to make major upgrades in the offseason.

With the most important position being a pass-rusher, and no clear-cut options currently available on the roster, it's easy to make a connection for the Saints to one of the most explosive pass-rushers in this year's class.

Mingo is a tough player to get a feel for. In talking with NFL scouts, I've heard everywhere from No. 5 overall to No. 25. I have Mingo currently at No. 17 based on his particular boom/bust factor.

Mingo is far from a finished product. Teams that watch his film will see an athletic specimen with huge upside, but a player very similar to Bruce Irvin last season, in that he can't play the run and needs to add weight to be a factor on the edge.

Mingo may put up solid sack numbers in his first season, depending on the scheme, but his lack of strength and size makes him a liability for 4-3 defenses. That could push him down the board to the Saints, a team glad to find an in-state stud to come off the edge for them.

Warmack is a special player with rare strength at the point of attack. He's a mauler in the run game and strong enough to hold his ground in the passing game with almost 35" arms. The ability seen on film trumps any numbers at the NFL combine. Warmack is elite.

17. Pittsburgh Steelers

The red flags surrounding Georgia's outside linebacker may outweigh the talents of the NCAA's leading sack master from 2012. That's why a potential No. 1 overall player is still on the board for the Steelers at No. 17.

Jarvis Jones has spinal stenosis. It's a narrowing of the spinal cord (explained here) that was serious enough for USC to revoke his scholarship after one season. Jones left for Georgia, where he dominated for two seasons.

Will Jones' ability and production be enough to erase his medical red flags? At some point, yes. The tricky part is knowing where that line is in the draft. It may be the middle of the first round. It may be the start of the third round. Time will tell.

18. Dallas Cowboys

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The Pick: DE Bjoern Werner, FSU

Bjoern Werner is another tough player to put a good grade on at this point in the pre-draft festivities, but if the Dallas Cowboys find him available here at No. 18, they should have an easy decision on their hands.

Werner ranks as my No. 7 overall player, but there is overwhelming depth in this year's class and his projection is as purely a 4-3 defensive end. With many teams drafting ahead of the Cowboys now running a 3-4 scheme, having other needs outside of defensive end or already being set at the position, Werner is poised to fall down the board a bit.

Jerry Jones won't mind.

With Anthony Spencer a free agent and unlikely to be brought back on the franchise tag again, Werner could be the man to step in opposite DeMarcus Ware to round out the team's new 4-3 look.

19. New York Giants

Missouri defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson ranks as my 11th overall prospect, but the needs of teams selecting ahead of the Giants drives Richardson down the board.

This is unlikely to happen in April due to free agency and best-player-available drafting, but as of February, this is a pick the Giants could be looking at.

Richardson would fill a need for a pass-rushing defensive tackle in the middle of the New York defensive line. With Richardson next to Jason Pierre-Paul, NFL offensive coordinators would face a nightmare on passing downs.

Richardson is a high-motor player with excellent pursuit skills. He may not be a thick body to clog holes against the run, but he'll move the line of scrimmage and attack the backfield.

20. Chicago Bears

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The Pick: LT Menelik Watson, FSU

A surprise first-rounder, Menelik Watson is a name I continue to hear mentioned in the first 32 picks. His athletic ability, raw upside and the need for left tackles to close out the first round are all driving forces in the rising stock of the Florida State tackle.

Watson lined up at right tackle for the Seminoles, but this athletic powerhouse will move to the left side in the pros. That would fill the primary need for the Chicago Bears heading into the offseason.

This could be an area that general manager Phil Emery looks to fill through free agency, but if the market becomes too rich or the right players aren't available, Emery will be forced to find his blindside protector through the draft.

Watson represents some bust potential, but he has the upside of a Jason Peters-type tackle. The Bears can't afford to pass on that opportunity.

21. Cincinnati Bengals

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The Pick: RB Eddie Lacy, Alabama

The Cincinnati Bengals signed BenJarvus Green-Ellis in free agency last offseason, and while the former New England Patriot posted a 1,000-yard rushing season, the team can't feel good about him as an impact player going forward.

Not only is Green-Ellis a better complementary back, but with a major pay raise due in 2013, the team could be looking to get younger, better and faster at the position. As is my theory on team building, why sign the almost-28-year-old back when you can have a fresh one in the draft at a reduced price?

Eddie Lacy is a power back with the quickness to make defenders miss in the hole. As seen over Alabama's championship season, Lacy can carry an offense.

Put him behind the Bengals offensive line and you have a recipe for a play-action offense that will do wonders for Andy Dalton and A.J. Green.

22. St. Louis Rams

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The Pick: SS Jonathan Cyprien, FIU

There may not be a more Jeff Fisher-like player in this year's class.

Jonathan Cyprien is tailor-made for the physical, hard-hitting defense that Fisher has become known for. It helps that the team lacks a presence at strong safety right now, a position that Cyprien could walk into tomorrow and lock down for the next decade.

The FIU product wasn't on my radar during the season, but a strong Senior Bowl performance led to a steady film review.

23. Minnesota Vikings

The tiny West Virginia receiver may not have a true position, but what is undoubted is Austin's ability to be a matchup nightmare for NFL defenders. Put him in the slot, in the backfield, as a return man—whatever you must do to get Tavon the ball. Just do it.

There will be comparisons to Percy Harvin, a player Austin could be replacing in Minnesota, but a more apt description would be a faster Wes Welker.

Austin doesn't have Harvin's overall strength and bulk, but when compared to the Patriots' stud receiver, it's easier to see how Austin's game projects at the next level.

24. Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts have to be happy if they can indeed find a starting-caliber cornerback like Desmond Trufant still on the board here.

The team traded away their 2013 second-round pick for Vontae Davis, but they lack a corner for the opposite side. With their first pick, they can lock down a huge need by selecting the speedy DB from Washington.

Trufant has the size, speed, cover skills and bloodlines of an NFL superstar. The Colts have an instant impact player here.

25. Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks face an offseason in which they must determine the availability of Chris Clemons in 2013 after a late-season knee injury, while also worrying about upgrading the overall talent.

Pete Carroll's team is close to competing for an NFC West title, but replacing Clemons' production is a key to success. It's no secret that Carroll is looking for pass-rushers, and thanks to a draft class loaded at that particular position, the team is in a nice spot to add a quality defensive end in Round 1.

If Texas' Alex Okafor is available, expect Carroll and general manager John Schneider to race to the podium.

Okafor is a complete, three-down defensive end who has played both the right and left side for the Longhorns. That versatility is a major asset in the Seahawks' front four, as they like to flip their ends from the conventional system of speed ends on the right and power on the left.

Okafor's versatility makes him an option on either side, as well as a day-one starter.

26. Green Bay Packers

Thanks to the drafting of general manager Ted Thompson, this is a roster without many holes—if all young players continue to develop and can stay healthy.

Staying healthy hasn't been easy for either side of the ball in Green Bay, which makes the overall depth and talent of this roster look worse than it really is at times. Make no mistake, though, help on defense is needed this offseason.

The release of Charles Woodson opens a spot in the secondary, and the rookie play of Casey Hayward will likely move him into the starting lineup in 2013. That leaves Green Bay looking for depth and upgrades at cornerback.

Johnthan Banks is a physical cover man who can step in and start in his first season. Pairing Banks with Hayward, Sam Shields and Tramon Williams would give Green Bay the depth it needs to make a run back to the Super Bowl.

27. Houston Texans

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The Pick: WR DeAndre Hopkins, Clemson

If the Houston Texans hope to make another run at the postseason with their aging roster, several needs must be filled over the course of the offseason. Chief among those is a wide receiver who can keep teams from double-teaming Andre Johnson.

DeAndre Hopkins isn't the fastest wide receiver in this class, but his abilities to track the ball deep and make plays with the football in his hands are renowned.

Consider that Hopkins was only able to focus on "just" football for one season due to his basketball commitments, and it's even more impressive that he's been able to develop like he has.

The Texans will find a place for Hopkins on the outside opposite Johnson, giving the team its first reputable one-two punch at the position.

28. Denver Broncos

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The Pick: CB Jordan Poyer, Oregon State

The Denver Broncos' biggest need this offseason comes, once again, at cornerback.

With Champ Bailey aging and no No. 2 cornerback clearly established, the team has to look at their secondary as the biggest area of focus for additions through the draft. Adding a future successor to Bailey's throne as the No. 1 cornerback is key.

The Broncos haven't had great success drafting cornerbacks, but Jordan Poyer looks like a can't-miss prospect at the end of Round 1.

With exceptional size, speed and the toughness needed to survive on the outside, Poyer looks like the player Devin McCourty should have been.

The Broncos will take that for a secondary that desperately needs new life.

29. New England Patriots

Jonathan Cooper's name is starting to generate almost rock-star-like hype among draftniks, but the fact of the matter remains that guards simply don't get overdrafted like other positions.

That could set up nicely for the New England Patriots.

The Patriots offensive line looked set before the 2012 season, but injuries and poor play resulted in question marks in the middle of the line. Dan Connolly can't be expected to hold down the starting right guard job for long, and Marcus Cannon may end up at right tackle, replacing Sebastian Vollmer.

That leaves a big hole in the middle of a line protecting a 35-year-old quarterback.

Jonathan Cooper is a top-15 player on most draft boards, making this an easy call for Bill Belichick as he looks to keep his team competitive in 2013.

30. Atlanta Falcons

The NFL Scouting Combine can be dramatically overhyped at times, but it's also a valuable evaluation tool for NFL teams and media folks like myself.

One player who was much higher on my board pre-Indy? Texas A&M defender Damontre Moore.

Moore's athletic numbers weren't inspiring, but the more I look at this player the less convinced I am that he can play standing up in a 3-4 scheme. He does have good hand use and a nice first step, but when asked to convert speed to power he's not in the top tier of players in this year's class.

The best situation for Moore would be in Atlanta, where the team can use him as a situational pass-rusher in year one while letting him gain strength behind John Abraham.

31. San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers led all NFL teams with 15 picks in this year's draft (pre-compensatory selections). How will the best team in the NFC use them all?

It's very likely that Trent Baalke and Jim Harbaugh move around the board early and often. The 14 picks can be used to move up this year to acquire better players and to move out of spots to pick up future selections in next year's class—which is expected to be even better than the 2013 crop.

Assuming the 49ers hold steady in the first round, Alabama defensive lineman Jesse Williams is a natural fit for the team's 3-4 scheme. He'll also be filling a big hole at defensive end, should Ricky Jean-Francois leave in free agency.

We saw what happened in 2012 when Justin Smith went down with an injury. The entire defense fell apart. To prevent that from happening again, the team must insure against Smith being injured by adding a defensive lineman ready to step in from day one.

32. Baltimore Ravens

I'm sure everyone wondered when they opened this mock draft where Manti Te'o would end up. It's the most-asked question every time I'm on a radio or TV program, so I'm sure you're all dying to know as well.

Te'o to the Ravens has been a constant for me since the dead-girlfriend hoax began. Before the hoax and the national championship, he was slated for the Pittsburgh Steelers with pick No. 17, so you can see that his "stock" has slipped some since then.

I don't put much into Te'o's poor 40-yard dash time (it was expected), but I do see a linebacker with average quickness and agility in space.

That didn't keep Vontaze Burfict from dominating the NFL in his rookie season, and I'm betting it won't stop Te'o either.